Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Join the Vibrant Team at Power of Play Physio!

Are you a fun and passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their families?

Power of Play Physio, a growing private practice located south of the river in Perth, is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team on either a full-time or part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of our paediatric therapy services at Power of Play.

Why join us:

• Diverse caseload focused on paediatrics
• Experienced mentoring and supervision provided for professional growth (both in-house and external)
• Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance with part-time or full-time options
• Access to a company car for off-site visits

About us:

Power of Play Physio is becoming a well-known paediatric therapy service provider dedicated to inspiring children to explore the world through movement, experiences, and play. We are ready to grow further and offer Occupational Therapy to our client’s and families alongside our already established Physiotherapy service.

Located in Atwell, our clinic offers a purpose-built space that facilitates a play-based therapy approach. You will be part of a team that is committed to providing high-quality care and have the flexibility to conduct sessions in the clinic as well as in-home, school, and community settings.

About the role:

As our first Occupational Therapist, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape and expand our services alongside a dedicated team of Physiotherapists. You'll work closely with children and their families, providing expert assessment and intervention to support their development and improve their quality of life.

What you'll do:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify each child's strengths and challenges
• Develop individualised treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each child
• Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities
• Educate and support families to promote carryover of therapy goals at home and in the community
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams including allied health professionals, paediatricians, GPs, and hospitals

Conditions that you will see include neurological and genetic disorders such as Cerebral Palsy and Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, learning difficulties, fine motor challenges and other paediatric and developmental physical disabilities. As the successful applicant, you'll play a pivotal role in establishing the Occupational Therapy service at Power of Play, with opportunities for career progression and advancement.

Benefits & perks:

• Competitive remuneration, determined based on level of experience
• Access to regular & experienced mentoring and supervision (internally and externally)
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
• Access to the company car for off-site sessions
• $1500 per year professional development allowance to support your PD opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements designed in collaboration with you
• Access to extensive therapy resources, assessments and purpose built clinic space

Skills & experience:

• AHPRA registration & full working rights within Australia
• Working with Children Check & NDIS worker screening check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current driver’s licence
• A minimum of 2 years experience as an Occupational Therapist, with experience in paediatrics preferred
• Passion for working with children and a commitment to their well-being and development
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team spirit
• Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously
• Commitment to personal and professional development

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